Schmidt Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Schmidt syndrome is also known as polyendocrine autoimmune syndrome type II. It is an autoimmune disorder associated with multiple endocrine gland insufficiencies. What is Schmidt syndrome? Schmidt syndrome was originally described by pathologist Martin Benno Schmidt as a combination of Addison’s disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland … Schmidt Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment